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Coface is pleased to announce the appointment of Gina Delo as Head of Broker Relations for Business Information (BI), a role central to our strategy of forming strategic alliances with brokers to expand our client base.
Abbey Pipework has been a trusted supplier in the construction industry for over 50 years, contributing to prestigious projects like The Shard, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Buckingham Palace. Operating in the high-risk construction sector requires strong financial management leading Abbey to choose Coface credit insurance for protection and growth. Based in Essex, Abbey Pipework specialises in the manufacturing of bespoke mild & stainless steel pre-fabricated pipework for commercial contractors. From its 22,000 sq ft facility, the company delivers prefabricated pipework to construction sites across the UK.
Jonathan explains why there were no changes to sector and country assessments for the UK and Ireland despite the positive and negative forces at work in both countries.
Sam Ashdown, Risk Underwriting Manager at Coface UK & Ireland, leads the Mid-Market Team’s underwriting division for light industry and services. With extensive experience and a passion for cultivating strong client relationships, Sam provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of risk management and the specific challenges facing light industry sectors in the UK today.
The global economic recovery is mixed: while the US is heading for a soft landing, the eurozone and China continue to face uncertainties. In this context, Coface has adjusted its ratings for 5 countries and 17 sectors, reflecting a scenario of stabilised global growth in 2025, albeit below potential. Download our October 2024 Barometer now.
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Coface has upgraded our risk assessment for the UK transport sector but it remains high risk as many companies are carrying a heavy load of corporate debt. Our growing appetite for overseas holidays this Summer has helped the airline industry recover after the sharp decline in the pandemic years. However, other areas of the transport sector are experiencing turbulence caused by rising costs, lower demand and corporate debt.
Established in 1983, Denmaur is now one of the UK’s biggest paper suppliers and the Group is focused on growth, both organically and through acquisition. In a high-risk industry sector, much of Denmaur’s continued success is down to its highly effective credit management strategy, supported by Coface’s underwriting expertise and insurance.
There are welcome signs that the UK is finally headed for calmer waters after years of economic and political headwinds, while it seems to be a case of slow and steady growth in Ireland. Jonathan looks at what this means for trade risk and identifies some distant threats on the horizon.
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